How To Fix MK064 - Hierarchy material &1 has no characteristics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MK - Mass Handling in the Material Master

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Hierarchy material &1 has no characteristics

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MK064 - Hierarchy material &1 has no characteristics ?

  The SAP error message MK064 indicates that a hierarchy material (in this case, represented by &1) does not have any characteristics assigned to it. This can occur in the context of SAP's Material Management (MM) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) modules, particularly when dealing with classification and characteristics of materials.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The hierarchy material has been created without any characteristics assigned to it. Characteristics are essential for classifying materials in SAP.
  Incorrect Configuration: The material might not be properly configured in the classification system, leading to the absence of characteristics.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during the data entry process, where characteristics were not assigned to the material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign Characteristics:
  
  Go to the classification view of the material in question.
  Use transaction code CL02 (Change Class) or CL01 (Create Class) to add the necessary characteristics to the material.
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct class that contains the required characteristics.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type:
  
  Verify that the material type allows for classification. Some material types may not support characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Hierarchy Structure:
  
  Ensure that the hierarchy structure is correctly set up and that the material is placed in the appropriate hierarchy level.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check the material's classification data.
  Use CL02 to modify the class and add characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to material classification and characteristics to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Classification System: SAP uses a classification system to categorize materials based on their characteristics. Each class can have multiple characteristics that define the properties of the materials.
  Material Master Data: The material master data in SAP is crucial for various processes, including procurement, inventory management, and production planning. Proper classification helps in better reporting and analysis.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL01: Create Class
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  
  By following these steps and understanding the underlying causes, you should be able to resolve the MK064 error and ensure that your hierarchy materials are properly classified in SAP.